- Does MIT Have any rules or restrictions related to travel for staff and students?
- Do I need COVID-19 testing for travel? If so, what kind of testing do I need?
- Where can I get COVID-19 testing prior to travel?
- Does MIT Medical provide COVID-19 testing for travel?
- Where can I find resources for planning group travel?
- What if I get sick while traveling?
Does MIT Have any rules or restrictions related to travel for staff and students?
For guidance around safe travel and MIT polices, visit MIT Now.
Do I need COVID-19 testing for travel? If so, what kind of testing do I need?
MIT COVID-19 travel policies change frequently and are based on the traveler’s vaccination status and travel destination. For up-to-date information on international testing requirements, including testing requirements for travel, visit U.S. Department of State’s COVID-19 Country Information.
Where can I get COVID-19 testing prior to travel?
To find testing sites in Massachusetts, visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health website, airport websites, or check with local urgent care centers.
Does MIT Medical provide COVID-19 testing for travel?
Covid Pass users may use Institute-administered test results for travel if it meets the entry requirements for their destination.
MIT Medical patients can have PCR COVID-19 testing done at Medical for a charge of approximately $75. Note that, while the turnaround time for COVID-19 PCR test results is generally less than 72 hours, this timetable is not guaranteed.
MIT Medical only does PCR testing for COVID-19 – please carefully review the testing requirements for your destination.
Where can I find resources for planning group travel?
The MIT MISTI program has developed a travel planning guide that can be used whether your group is traveling for personal or MIT-related activities.
What if I get sick while traveling?
MIT has several resources to ensure the health, safety, and security of MIT Community members traveling abroad. The following resources provide information on eligibility and options for purchasing travel health insurance to make sure you have adequate health coverage in the case of illness or other medical emergency during your trip.
MIT Medical Travel Health Clinic international travel and insurance resources
MIT Global Support Resources (MIT GSR)
